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Girl, 4, died from 'suffocation' | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
A four-year-old girl whose mother was arrested in connection with her death had suffocated, according to initial tests. | |
Zoey Anne David died at her home in Bideford Close, Newport, on Friday. A 34-year-old woman was arrested. | |
The woman, identified locally as Zoey's mother, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. | |
Police said early indications from the post mortem examination showed Zoey's death had been caused by suffocation. | |
Zoey's body was found in her bedroom by police after they were called by an ambulance crew who were treating her mother at the house in Maesglas on Friday lunchtime. | |
Councillors Mark Whitcutt and Debbie Wilcox speak of the shock felt by the community of Maesglas in Newport | Councillors Mark Whitcutt and Debbie Wilcox speak of the shock felt by the community of Maesglas in Newport |
Her mother, who has an older son, was arrested and taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital. | |
Following the death, an emergency meeting was called by the governors at Maesglas Primary School where Zoey was understood to have been a pupil. | |
Police, who have carried out house-to-house inquiries, said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are informing family members. | Police, who have carried out house-to-house inquiries, said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are informing family members. |
Neighbours have described Zoey as a "lovely little girl" who was often outside playing with her friends. | |
Tributes have been left outside the family home. | Tributes have been left outside the family home. |
One from an "auntie Shell, uncle Dave, uncle Aaron, uncle Dan, auntie Sophie and uncle Josh", was accompanied by a photograph. | |
The tribute said: "You're in good hands now. We all miss you so much. We will never forget you." | |
Another tribute from Kendra, Courtnee and Carmen said: "Rest in peace with the angels and the twinkly stars. | |
"You'll be missed forever and always." | |
Gwent Police said a 34-year-old woman remained in hospital under arrest. |